Common Cents – Why Home Staging Can Be a Seller’s Secret Weapon By Randall Mang, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island / February 27, 2025 When Kal Dlay and Sharon Rai founded Victoria-based home staging service and furniture store Avenue One in 2018, their inspiration cam

Earlier this month, I was honoured to receive a King Charles III Coronation medal at a special celebration at Government House BC.    Presented by B.C. Lieutenant Governor Wendy Coccia on behalf of Governor General Mary Simon, this medal recognizes significant contributions to British Columbia and

Looking for something off the beaten path? These hidden gems serve up incredible flavors and local charm, perfect for a cozy rainy day meal. Photo Credit: Be Love Restaurant Victoria  1. La Belle Patate (Esquimalt) Known for its authentic Québécois poutine, this cozy spot is a must-

10 Summer Day Trips from Victoria to Add to Your Summer Bucket List 1. Butchart Gardens A visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens is a must. These beautiful gardens offer a stunning array of floral displays. You can explore the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, and more. It's a perfec

Published in Seaside Magazine on April 25, 2024 by Randall Mang, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island   Choosing a renovation contractor or new home builder is a big decision. Yet, experts say many consumers could benefit from doing more homework before jumping in. Victoria Resid

Thank you so much to The Victoria Foundation for this fabulous story. It was an honour to be part of this initiative to celebrate Mel Cooper, a dear friend and one of BC’s and Victoria’s truly inspiring business and community leaders. https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/mel-cooper-90th-celebration/  

Published on June 7th, 2023 in Peninsula News Review  

By Randall Mang, Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island | Published on February 14th, 2023   On February 2,2023, legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter. But when it comes to the annual spring real estate surge it’s apparent that an early bloom is already here.  According

Published May 2nd 2022 in Peninsula News Review

By Randall Mang, Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island | Published February 14th, 202 It was the summer of 2015 when my wife Louise and I first cruised into Port Sidney Marina. Little did we know then that within a year we would buy our dream home in this seaside hamlet and never look back.  We had cro

By Randall Mang, Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island | Published October 18, 2022 Dale Carnegie famously said, “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” In the context of today’s shiftin